Contact: Lisa Schiller, 414-847-6055, lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Download summary and tips for consumers. Download the full report PDF. MILWAUKEE –  A new analysis of consumer scam reports submitted to the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) indicates certain demographic groups are more likely to lose money to scammers. The findings come from researchers at the

CONTACT: Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace:  julie@badgerinstitute.org or 330-410-6212 Facing high expenditures, unsustainable growth and outdated facilities, the Wisconsin corrections system is in need of reform. To highlight new approaches and proven methods from other states, the Badger Institute, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin, Americans for Tax Reform and other members of

Contact: Thad Nation, 414-412-7814 info@alexlasry.com Time for a new way of thinking about the American economy Milwaukee – Alex Lasry announced his candidacy for the United States Senate today, calling on Washington to abandon the stale ideas of the past and usher in a new way of thinking about the

Madison, WI – “Wisconsin legislators once again bowed to corporate demands, passing $419 million in giveaways to 90,000 businesses, half of which will go to just 10% of recipients. This is not the relief that the people of Wisconsin, nor our struggling small businesses deserve. This benefits those who have

Madison – Businesses awarded federal loans to protect employees from layoffs during the pandemic lockdown are facing a stealth tax hike from Governor Evers. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate voted to stop that unanticipated tax hike. State Senator Alberta Darling says she hopes Governor Evers sides with businesses and

Contact: info@kerr4kids.com; (414) 232-2562 CALEDONIA, WI – Dr. Deborah Kerr, candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, issued the following statement after having been voted to advance through the primary election to the general election for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am truly honored by the support

Contact: Steve Baas, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 414-287-4138, Sbaas@mmac.org Milwaukee – Steve Baas, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and spokesperson for the I-94 East-West Econ Connect coalition, issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ budget proposal and

Contact: Rep. Tyler Vorpagel (608) 266-8530 Madison- State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issued the following Governor Evers’ second Budget Address. “Tonight the Joint Legislature convened to accept Governor Evers’ second budget proposal. Unfortunately, the Governor chose not to address the body directly or with a live speech, but with a

Contact: Rep. McGuire, 608-266-5504 MADISON – Rep. Tip McGuire made the following statement about Gov. Evers’ budget address this evening, introducing the Badger Bounce Back Agenda: “Tonight we heard Gov. Evers’ vision for the future of our state when he introduced the Badger Bounce Back Agenda. As I have said

CONTACT: Van Wanggaard February 16, 2021 608-266-1832 “This speech was ‘blah, blah, blah.’ We’ve heard it all before. Governor Evers has proposed the same liberal wish list as he did two years ago. These are tired, old, rejected and downright dangerous ideas that have no business being including in a

Contact: Austin Kieler 262-501-9880 HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly has advanced to the general election for State Superintendent of Public Instruction as one of the top two vote-getters in the Primary Election held today. “This campaign is about

CONTACT: John Lucas, john.lucas@wisc.edu Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ 2021-23 Budget Proposal: “I want to thank Governor Evers for a budget proposal that recognizes the vital role the UW System plays in educating tomorrow’s leaders and in the economic development of Wisconsin. New

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-7500 MADISON, WI —State Representative Dave Murphy (R–Greenville) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s state budget address: “There is no idea more disconnected from reality than the belief that we can tax and spend our way out of any problem. Our governor has

Contact: Tony Mayrhofer, Business Manager Iron Workers Local 8, (414) 476-9370 Wisconsin Iron Workers applaud Governor Evers for a bold executive budget that prioritizes our communities, working families, and will revitalize our great state going forward. Vital infrastructure projects like the I94 East/West expansion will create thousands of construction jobs,

Contact: Mike Mooney, (262)798-1818 Tonight Governor Tony Evers proposed a strong budget to lead Wisconsin forward during these unprecedented times. The Governor’s investments in small business, economic development, and working men and women are vital to keep Wisconsin moving in the right direction now and beyond the pandemic. We further

CONTACT: Rep. Considine Rep.Considine@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-7746 Madison – Tonight Governor Tony Evers delivered a speech introducing the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget. This budget makes crucial investments in mental health, agriculture, rural communities, and our children. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement following the budget address: “Tonight, we heard Governor

Contact: Thomas McCarthy or Gina Paige, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson released the following statement in reaction to the introduction of Governor Evers’ 2021-23 biennial budget. “The budget Governor Evers delivered to the legislature will allow DCF to play a vital

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Governor Evers unveiled his 2021-23 budget proposal this evening, again utilizing a tax and spend model that will not be supported by legislative Republicans. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement after the budget address: “It’s disappointing to see